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Jake Arrieta Designated for Assignment By Padres

AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports the San Diego Padres have designated starting pitcher Jake Arrieta for assignment, effectively ending his tenure with the team.

https://twitter.com/AJCassavell/status/1440488349253320712

Arrieta made his final start Sunday, an 8-7 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, leaving the game because of an adductor strain in the first inning.

Making four starts with San Diego this year, Arrieta posted an 0-3 record, throwing 12.1 innings, with a 10.95 ERA, 15% K rate and a 1.86 WHIP. He returned to the Chicago Cubs to start the season and has a 5-14 record in 24 starts, with a 7.